The Martian is a futuristic novel that will take you into the future.
The Martian has a number of themes that resonate with the human condition. These themes include: desolation, loneliness, the struggle for survival, sacrifices and the ability to persevere through the most difficult of tasks. These universal themes will be relevant for readers of all ages in the present and future. Andy Weir describes the horrifying effects that isolation has on human minds throughout his novel. Mark Watney, a member of the Mars Rovers crew who was mistaken for dead by his crewmates, is stranded on Mars due to a broken communication dish. He is unable to communicate with Earth. Mark lived his normal life for months. Then, after repairing the Pathfinder Rover, Mark fell to the ground, crying, because he had just spoken with civilization again, which must have seemed like it was a long time ago. It is also true that humans need emotional and mental support at every stage of their lives. The novel also stresses the importance of sacrifices. Many people put in 24-hour shifts and spent a lot of money to save Mark. Mark or the rest could not have succeeded if everyone had acted selfishly. The novel’s final themes are survival and persistence. Mark is faced with impossible challenges on Mars each day, yet he somehow manages perseverance and to eventually return to Earth. Even those who don’t live on a desolate world struggle to survive. Human civilisations are constantly innovating, trying to come up with the best lifestyles and ones that can last generations. People must also persevere in difficult times. Mark’s novel shows that giving up is a choice, but not a solution. Mark has the choice to quit his struggle each day, but he persists until he achieves success. Andy Weir is the mastermind behind The Martian. The novel has universal themes that touch on many aspects of life.
Watney’s decisions directly impact the plot of The Martian. Mark is left to die in the barren wastelands of Mars, and can only survive with his botany, engineering, and NASA help. Watney, NASA and Mark’s actions were realistic. They spent millions of dollars and hours to save Mark. Mark did everything to stay alive. Andy Weir has a masterful way of writing science that ensures the reader will not encounter unrealistic aspects on Mars. Watney makes realistic progress to Schiaparelli Crater (where Ares 4 MAVs is located). Mark must adapt to the terrain he encounters. He notices the potential disaster dust storm and avoids it. Weir is meticulous in describing all aspects of the mission, making the reader think that it could happen very soon. Mark’s actions not only help him to be rescued but also cause him serious problems. Watney causes the Pathfinder to burn because he placed his exposed electrical wiring drill on top of a metal surface that was touching Pathfinder. It was also his fault that the Hab broke. He used the same airlock every time he went on an EVA and this put it under a lot of strain, causing the carbon fibres to tear. The Martian’s plot is believable because of its logical progression and consistency.
Mark Watney faces many internal conflict that make him change and grow through the story, even though the novel spends a lot of time talking about science. Mark has to deal with the stress of being all alone in a desert. He must have a part that wants him to quit every day because his odds of surviving are very low. It’s possible he would have quit, given that he was carrying enough morphine to administer a lethal dosage. In the end, however, he was able save himself by resisting the temptation. He must also overcome his fears. Mark, even though it is clear that there are no living things on Mars has fears as he travels to Schiaparelli from the Hab. The Martian’s major conflict is not internal: It is the struggle of a man to survive in nature. The Martian fails to meet this classic criterion.
Andy Weir’s writing style makes The Martian the brilliantly written novel it is. Weir is a space geek who has always used scientific facts. The novel is filled with scientific facts. The “scientific style”, which he uses, is the key to his novel’s success. Other authors will emulate his style in the future if they want to write novels similar to his. Weir integrates humor into his writing. Mark’s humorous style makes readers root for Mark in his struggle for survival. Weir is considered a master writer by some because of his combination between science and humor. The Martian is an incredibly well-written novel that fulfills three out of four of the criteria of a great novel. The Martian’s brilliant universal themes and plot development, as well as the author’s style of writing, could make it a classic novel.